The Hopbine in Fair Street has announced that it will be closing later this month.

The much-loved Cambridge pub has said it will be shutting its doors for the final time on Wednesday, February 20.

In a Facebook post, The Hopbine wrote: “It is with a heavy heart we must announce that The Hopbine on Fair Street will be closing on Wednesday, February 20.

“After prolonged negotiations with the landlady, we have been unable to reach an agreement that would give us a longer, secure lease and let us invest in the business to develop its long-term future.

“We are very proud of what we have achieved over the last 7 ½ years, even with the difficulties and restrictions placed upon us during that time, we would like to thank all the staff for their hard work, dedication and understanding.

Inside The Hopbine (Image: Keith Heppell)

“Many of them will be taking positions in one of our sister pubs The Portland Arms and The Alexandra Arms.

“We would also like to say a massive thank you to all of our customers.

“The clubs, groups and regulars that have supported us and made The Hopbine a vibrant community hub.

“We are looking at other projects and opportunities that we hope to announce in the coming months, so watch this space.

“We will be open as usual until the 20th and we hope many of you will come down between now and then before we call time for the last time. The Hopbine team.”

Fond memories

Regular punters at The Hopbine have taken to social media to share their sadness and fond memories of the pub.

One Cambridgeshire Live reader wrote on Facebook the closure marked "the end of an era".

While others, said it would be a real loss for Cambridge, calling it "one of the best pubs around".

Another said it is "really gutting news" adding "another real ale house bites the dust".